Massage Professionals Update

The latest news, articles and information related to massage therapy and techniques.

Massage Solutions for Muscle Cramps

September 8th, 2006

During the early days of fall, clients may often be complaining of severe muscle cramps. Discover the techniques that best aid clients in managing and preventing cramps as well as what tips you can share to help them alleviate their discomfort.

7 Tips When Working on Ticklish Clients

September 7th, 2006

Ticklishness may be unavoidable during a massage session. A ticklish client won’t be able to relax, preventing them from gaining the full benefit of a massage and posing a real problem during a session. Learn how to handle a ticklish client in order to enhance their massage experience.

Bodywork for Obese Clients

August 21st, 2006

Massage therapists are uniquely qualified to address several of the most fundamental health concerns of obese clients. Learn what techniques are particularly helpful in treating chronic pain and improving range of motion as well as alternative methods in addressing some of the practical considerations in ensuring sessions are both comfortable and beneficial to the client.

Get Your Massage Practice Online

August 17th, 2006

This changing marketplace is an exciting one, filled with opportunities to expand your practice and improve results. If you haven’t entered the Internet marketplace yet, learn from one of our readers how important the World Wide Web can be for small businesses and how to benefit from the increasing number of people researching massage therapy on the Web.

Effective Pain Management Techniques

August 16th, 2006

Pain management techniques are as diverse and far ranging as the areas of the body pain impacts. Massage represents the safest, most effective component of a multi-disciplinary approach to pain management. Discover the options available to your clients in addition to your valued services.

Safe and Effective Massage for Your Diabetic Clients

July 27th, 2006

Learn why massage is a proven, effective complement to traditional diabetes management, and discover what measures you should take to ensure sessions are both safe and beneficial for your diabetic clients.

How to Handle the Client that Never Leaves

July 25th, 2006

Do some of your clients try to extend their time with you by hanging around after their session ends? Find out how to limit the time clients spend in your office by asserting the boundaries of your working relationship, without the risk of losing their business.

Smart Product Sales for Massage Therapists

June 24th, 2006

Developing a steadfast relationship with clients can be enhanced by conveying your care for their daily well-being. Since economic hardship often relegates massage as being a luxury, quarterly treatments may be sought instead of the desired weekly massage. How then can a massage therapist encourage the practitioner/client relationship to grow when visits are so seldom? There is an ethical and prosperous way to ensure that clients feel cared for by their massage therapists, not just during their treatments but throughout the entire year.

Be Prepared: What to do When a Client Faints

May 31st, 2006

Regardless of the training received in massage school, the fainting of a client is a stressful situation for any bodywork professional. Review the causes and warning signs of fainting, preventive measures, as well as the necessary steps to safely and confidently handle this unpredictable occurrence like a pro.

Relieve TMJ Pain with Massage

May 31st, 2006

With its multi-faceted functions, the jaw’s temporomandibular joint is vulnerable to a variety of ailments. Learn what modalities best ease the pain and discomfort of TMJ as well as self-care suggestions to share with your clients.